From humble beginnings to immense success, 16-year-old Sarah Gigante is one up and coming athlete to know by name. Recently making her debut with Holden Women's Racing, Gigante has big plans for the future both on and off the bike.

Former and current female pro-riders have come together to create the inaugural women's rider union: The Cyclists’ Alliance, which aims to unite professional female riders from all over the world to work towards an equal and sustainable sport.

"Mid sprint I managed to snap my chain," she said, as if it was just a puncture. ”When you’re about to crash, normally you have about a second where you think 'I'm about to crash’,” Lauren Kitchen said.

'Nettie' rides for Wiggle High5 Pro Cycling, is a two time World Track Champion, Olympic medalist, Commonwealth Champion and multiple National Champion. She's also a passionate campaigner for human rights, an advocate for World Vision Australia and the 40 Hour Famine.